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The Hidden Costs of Mutual Funds (June 01, 2006)
Investors can research the costs of mutual funds they're considering by consulting a variety of online sources, reports Amy Buttell Crane.

Readers Favor Reasonable-Cost, Scandal-Free Funds (January 30, 2005)
Forget flavor-of-the-month funds -- readers responding to this year's Mutual Fund Survey go for a balanced diet of diversified funds at a reasonable cost.

Understanding Fund Share Classes (January 31, 2004)
Higher expenses and the lost opportunities that come with mutual funds can take money out of your pocket. Put those costs under a microscope, especially between different share classes. Here's how.

As Turnover Skyrockets, Investors' Costs Take Off (March 28, 2002)
Portfolio turnover increases costs for fund investors, explains Amy Crane.